Financial Manager – (DFFM) at Armstrong Appointments

Main Job Function

• Hands on Financial Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function, strengthen financial discipline and give the Managing Director clear, reliable information to run the business.
• Financial Management and Reporting.
• Cash Flow, working capital and banking.
• Manufacturing costs, stock and margins.
• Controls, compliance and systems.
• Leadership and business partnership.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification.
• Computer literate.

 Criteria

• Ideally 7–10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years managing a finance function; proven responsibility for management accounts, cash flow, working capital and controls.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; practical knowledge of inventory, WIP, costing and production variances is particularly valuable.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using an ERP/accounting system; SAP Business One experience is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of South African VAT, payroll-related compliance and financial reporting.
• Ability to supervise staff while remaining personally involved in reconciliations, reporting and problem-solving.
• Relevant accounting qualification advantageous, but demonstrable practical capability and track record will carry significant weight.